Trump’s inner circle thins as aides depart amid midterm uncertainty

With a volatile midterm landscape and potential Democratic oversight, President Trump’s top aides Karoline Leavitt and James Braid are exiting, joined by Ed Martin and White House counsel Dave Warrington. Replacements haven’t been named, raising questions about how a lean, loyalty-first White House will navigate subpoenas, a possible split Congress, and ongoing foreign-policy challenges, while insiders note the departures reflect concerns over post-administration prospects even as Trump pledges to push his agenda.